With any microscope or with any machine to be developed in the future – Can we see the neutrons? If it is possible can we see the atoms of glass? Generally more than 90% of light passes directly through a glass. Then very less light may redirect to our eyes through microscope. Can we watch the atoms or molecules of pure glass then?

Nuclei can be detected in many ways. Since they are charged particles, they can be observed with light.

Neutrons cannot be seen because (to my knowledge) they do not interact with light.

Fractalfallouton November 30th, -0001

With an electron microscope you can see crystals of some metals down to the atom. You can see some large molecules. We know that some things exist because of how they behave,

TotallyChilledon November 30th, -0001

the Question is STRANGE ” vichitra”

either way you try to look

YOU will need EYES to see & MIND to process the information

use of Equipment only enhances what you see.

PassionForDanceon November 30th, -0001

The energy of a photon of visible light would result in a neutron or proton moving at significant velocity. For an image to be created there would need to be several photons that could be focused. The neutron or proton would have to sit still long enough for all the photons to bounce off the part of the nucleus to be viewed. Since with just one photon bounce the neutron or proton would go off in some random direction at considerable speed there is not much chance of observing a neutron or proton in the conventional sense.

Tuskeyon November 30th, -0001

We are seeing glass whereas we are not seeing air.

We are seeing dust and smoke but we are not seeing light energy or photon.

Thus even though we are not seeing a single molecule of glass we are seeing a collection of molecules. Strictly speaking we are sensing the light sent by these molecules and not the individual molecule.

In the background light of sun the moon and stars are not seen during day time.

So in order to view a single molecule that consists of more than one atom, a single ray of light must fall on an nucleus; no other ray must fall on any other molecules, the nuclei of which consists of protons and neutrons must send back these light ray to ward our eye; and our eye must be sensitive enough to recognize this; these are practically impossible.

However using electron microscope we can view bacteria of few microns in size.

The resolving power of eye depends upon the wavelength of light used.

There is a limit.

pandatomeon November 30th, -0001

I think that we will be able to see the nucleus and the neutrons by using more sharper and accurate microscopes.But I doubt that we will be able to see glass molecules without carrying out the staining process or something similar.

Guineapigon November 30th, -0001

no,no,no

Orchidon November 30th, -0001

we can not see atoms , of any matter we can only conclude it.

SkateRForeveRon November 30th, -0001

Yes we can see but with very very strong microscopes known as electron microscopes. They are worth crores of rupess. Some e.g`s are Scanning tunneling microscope & oil immersion type microscopes.

MexicanMugon November 30th, -0001

Whether an object is opaque or transparent or translucent, is completely dependent on its electrons. Electrons of glass thus have a characteristic property of neither reflecting, nor storing photons within the visible range of light. If sunlight is incident on glass, the electrons concentrate on absorbing the uv radiation but ignore visible light, which is thus transmitted. But when electrons of an object absorb photons, they do so for a short or a long time, thus causing fluorescence or phosphorescence, respectively. Now, this is only a theory, that if we therefore expose glass molecules to primarily uv radiation, we will be able to view them.

Guineapigon November 30th, -0001

At present science tech you can observe the path traced by sub atomic particles in a magnetic field. And you can easily see the atoms of pure glass (i think it is not the molecule since we can see the molecule on naked eyes i.e.,molecule is a group of similar atoms). You can see the molecule of glass when it is heated to a high temp and by taking a fine drop of the melted glass.

BlindPoeton November 30th, -0001

No, we’ll never be able to ‘see’ a nucleus, theoretically. The reason for this is Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, which states that, “The simultaneous determination of the momentum & position of any particle is not possible”. The effect is more prominent is the particles are very light & move with great velocities, exactly like subatomic particles. According to this principle, if out of position & momentum (which is dependent on velocity), you are able to find any one of the quantities with no uncertainty, the uncertainty asspciated in finding the other is 100%. Or, you could say that, the SUMMATION of the uncertainties in the measurement of the 2 quantities is fixed, & this fixed value is 100%. so, this theory suggests that one cannot isolate a nucleus (or any subatomic particle, for that matter) because that would mean the value of its velocity (& thus momentum) is 0, in whose measurement we don’t have any uncertainty associated, & thus its position would have infinite uncertainty associated with it. But this is not what we expect, do we, ‘coz we would then be holding a nucleus with our hands or with a certain kind of machine at one place. Do you understand what I mean to say?

Now, even if we are somehow able to isolate an electron (i.e., its position has no uncertainty associated), then the nucleus would appear to be qute hazy, isn’t it? Just imagine & think about it on your own, ‘coz I think no one can ‘show’ you or make you understand how a nucleus would appear to YOU if you were to hold it & look at it.

Hope what I said would help you.

AgeingNatureon November 30th, -0001

Who invented Nuclear Physics? India.
Buddhist teacher Pakudha
Katyayana taught atomic theory. Maharshi Kanaada of 3rd
century, B.C. wrote atomic theory in Vaiseshika Sutras.
Agni Purana gives smaller magnitudes. The smallest of them
is called Paramaanu which nearly equals one billionth part
of a meter. This value tallies with the size of an organic
molecule calculated by the western scientists. According
to the Upanishads, the five elements of the nature are
Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Akasa. (The ancient Greek or
Roman philosophers did not know Akasa). One can easily
guess that the Earth represents the solid state, the Water
the liquid state and the Air the gaseous state. The Fire
is the plasma, the fourth state of matter. Western science
has not recognized nuclear state as a state of matter,
even though some nuclear particles are stable; Akasa means
nuclear state. The Vedic dictum “Anor aniyan mahaan
mahiyan” indicates that the greatest of the great is
hidden in the smallest of the small; this is the basis for
the atomic energy. In the ancient Sanskrit text named Anu
Sidhdhantam, Maharshi Goutama described three models of
micro-scopes through which atoms can be seen.

All are theoretical. No need to worry about neutrons and protons. Instead of wanting to hold a nucleus or a neutron and see it, hold an unwanted little child or infant and nurture it, think about sustaining its life. Take care of it because it is of more worth than a nucleus or neutron.

Smallest Particle Eye Can See : Improve Eyesight Without Glasseson September 6th, 2012

Photons are not the only way to see sub-atomic particles. It is interesting that so many people still think ‘inside the box’. Close your eyes….. breathe deep….. IMAGINE!!!

Abdoon October 9th, 2015

I reflect most of the cofsunion on the accuracy of Carbon Dating’ is the fact that when dating an object, here are a wide variety of ways to learn out its age. Most of which have nothing to do with carbon. Here are methods, that test age using entirely different markers, physics, and chemistry. With devices people dont regularly use.. Also, note the limitations of these methods dont help either. When you say you cant date that because its to ancient and has no c14. It will stir up doubt.

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